Winery Information
Winery Information for: Cinnabar Vineyards and Winery
Winery Founded: 1/1/1983
Winery Founded by: Tom Mudd
Winery Current Owner: Ron Mosley
Winery Description: Cinnabar Vineyards & Winery, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains of California, is known for producing expressive, terroir-driven wines that capture the unique character of the region. Founded in 1983 by scientist and entrepreneur Tom Mudd, Cinnabar blends a spirit of innovation with traditional winemaking techniques to craft high-quality wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and other varietals sourced from premier vineyards throughout the Central Coast and beyond. The winery’s commitment to sustainability and meticulous vineyard management ensures that each bottle reflects the essence of its origin. Visitors can experience Cinnabar’s wines at its welcoming tasting room in downtown Saratoga, where the winery fosters a warm, community-driven atmosphere, often featuring live music and special events.
Winery Web site URL: https://www.cinnabarwinery.com/
Winery Mailing List URL: https://www.cinnabarwinery.com/
X, formerly known as Twitter URL: https://x.com/CinnabarWinery
Facebook URL: https://www.facebook.com/cinnabarwinery/
Instagram URL: https://www.instagram.com/drinkcinnabarwine
Yelp URL: https://www.yelp.com/biz/cinnabar-winery-tasting-room-saratoga-2
Pinterest URL:
YouTube URL: https://www.youtube.com/user/cinnabarwine
Tripadvisor URL:
Last updated information for this winery on: 2/25/2025
Cinnabar Vineyards and Winery wine releases
2025 Wine Releases
2024 Wine Releases
- January 2024;
- February 2024; 2021 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay (362 cases), 2021 Lodi Clements Hills Lewis Vineyard Cabernet Franc (2/8/2024, 117 cases)
- March 2024; 2023 Lake County Mt. Konocti Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc (148 cases, $28)
- April 2024;
- May 2024; 2021 Santa Clara Valley Denice Vineyard Petite Sirah (5/9/2024, 114 cases), 2022 Central Coast Petit Verdot (5/9/2025, 98 cases)
- June 2024; 2022 Paso Robles Nero D' Avola (6/22/2024, 86 cases), 2022 California Mercury Rising Cabernet Sauvignon/Cabernet Franc/Merlot/Petit Verdot/Malbec (6/25/2025)
- July 2024;
- August 2024; 2021 Central Coast Merlot (8/15/2024, 105 cases), 2021 Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon (8/15/2024, 115 cases)
- September 2024;
- October 2024;
- November 2024; 2021 California Sorcerer’s Stone Zinfandel/Petite Sirah (11/1/2024, 112 cases), 2021 Santa Clara Valley Denice Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (11/1/2025, 115 cases)
- December 2024;
2023 Wine Releases
- January 2023; 2021 California Mercury Rising Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec/Petit Verdot/Merlot/Cabernet Franc (5,000 cases)
- February 2023; 2021 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir (376 cases)
- March 2023;
- April 2023;
- May 2023; 2022 California Robleda Vineyard Grenache/Syrah Rose (80 cases)
- June 2023;
- July 2023;
- August 2023;
- September 2023;
- October 2023;
- November 2023;
- December 2023;
2022 Wine Releases
- January 2022;
- February 2022;
- March 2022;
- April 2022;
- May 2022; 2020 California Mercury Rising Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Merlot/Malbec/Cabernet Franc (6,000 cases)
- June 2022; 2020 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir (435 cases)
- July 2022;
- August 2022; 2021 Monterey County Central Avenue Vineyards Chardonnay (462 cases), 2021 California Grenache Rose (130 cases)
- September 2022;
- October 2022;
- November 2022;
- December 2022;
2021 Wine Releases
- January 2021;
- February 2021; 2019 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir (194 cases)
- March 2021; 2020 Monterey County Chardonnay (977 cases)
- April 2021;
- May 2021; 2019 Sonoma Valley Alexander Valley Hidden Springs Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (95 cases)
- June 2021; 2020 California Syrah/Zinfandel/Carmenere Rose (198 cases)
- July 2021;
- August 2021;
- September 2021;
- October 2021;
- November 2021;
- December 2021;
2020 Wine Releases
- January 2020;
- February 2020; 2019 California Grenache Rose (350 cases)
- March 2020;
- April 2020;
- May 2020;
- June 2020;
- July 2020;
- August 2020; 2019 Monterey County Central Avenue Vineyards Chardonnay (462 cases)
- September 2020;
- October 2020; 2019 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay (500 cases)
- November 2020; 2019 California Mercury Rising Cabernet Sauvignon/Petit Verdot/Merlot/Malbec/Cabernet Franc/Zinfandel (5,400 cases)
- December 2020;
2019 Wine Releases
2018 Wine Releases
2017 Wine Releases
2016 Wine Releases
2015 Wine Releases
2014 Wine Releases
2013 Wine Releases
2012 Wine Releases
2011 Wine Releases
2010 Wine Releases
2009 Wine Releases
- January 2009; 2005 Lodi Cabernet Franc
- February 2009;
- March 2009; 2006 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, 2005 Lodi Petit Verdot
- April 2009;
- May 2009;
- June 2009;
- July 2009; 2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir, 2007 Sleepy Hollow Pinot Noir
- August 2009;
- September 2009;
- October 2009; 2006 Lake County Malbec, 2006 Lake County Zinfandel
- November 2009; 2006 Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay
- December 2009;
2008 Wine Releases
- January 2008; 2006 Central Coast Pinot Noir, 2005 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel
- February 2008;
- March 2008; 2006 Santa Cruz Mountains Pinot Noir, 2006 Paso Robles Rousanne
- April 2008;
- May 2008;
- June 2008; 2006 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay, 2005 Sonoma Syrah
- July 2008;
- August 2008;
- September 2008; 2004 Central Coast Teroldego, 2007 Paso Robles Marsanne
- October 2008; 2006 Mercury Rising
- November 2008; 2005 Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007 Paso Robles Rousanne
- December 2008;
2007 Wine Releases
2006 Wine Releases
2005 Wine Releases
2004 Wine Releases
2003 Wine Releases
2002 Wine Releases
- January 2002;
- February 2002;
- March 2002; 2000 Paso Robles Merlot, 2000 Santa Cruz Mountain Chardonnay,
- April 2002;
- May 2002;
- June 2002;
- July 2002;
- August 2002; 2000 Mercury Rising, 2001 Central Coast Chardonnay, 1999 Estate Cabernet
- September 2002; 2000 Garys’ Pinot Noir, 2000 Santa Cruz Mountain Estate Pinot Noir, 2000 Sleepy Hollow Chardonnay, 2000 Watts Border Ranch Syrah
- October 2002;
- November 2002;
- December 2002;
2001 Wine Releases
- January 2001;
- February 2001;
- March 2001; 98 Central Coast Merlot, 98 Santa Cruz Mountains Chardonnay
- April 2001;
- May 2001;
- June 2001;
- July 2001;
- August 2001; 2000 Central Coast Chardonnay, 1999 Mercury Rising (Bordeaux Blend), 1999 Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Chardonnay, 1999 Lodi Syrah, 1999 Estate Pinot Noir, 1999 Gary's Vineyard Pinot Noir
- September 2001;
- October 2001;1999 Estate Pinot Noir
- November 2001;
- December 2001;
2000 Wine Releases
- January 2000;
- February 2000;
- March 2000;
- April 2000;
- May 2000;
- June 2000;
- July 2000;
- August 2000; 97 Santa Cruz Mountains Estate Cabernet, 1999 Central Coast Chardonnay, 98 "Mercury Rising" California Bordeaux Blend, 98 "Togeros" Central Coast Vin Gris
- September 2000;
- October 2000;
- November 2000;
- December 2000;
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